Local CEO Identified as Possible New CIA Director

The Washington Post and other sources have identified John Brennan as a possible replacement for current CIA Director Michael Hayden.  Mr. Brennan is currently CEO of The Analysis Corporation (TAC).  TAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Strategies Group (North America) Inc, run by Dr. John Hillen.  Mr. Brennan has had an illustrious career with the intelligence community, and serves as the Chairman of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, as well as an intelligence and foreign policy advisor to President-elect Barack Obama.  Read the full story here.

Secret Service chooses “Code Names” for the Obama family. 

The Secret Service is known for it’s creativity for choosing code names for those they protect (However, Al Gore’s code name was “Al Gore”) Click here to get the Obama codes.

White House Comes Under Cyber Attack

As we move past the furor of the election year, it is sobering to note that a blitz of cyber attacks continue on governmental infrastructures despite our best efforts.  According to the Financial Times, the computer network of the White House was infiltrated on more than one occasion, with Chinese hackers gaining access to official email correspondence.  Wired Magazine reported that both presidential campaigns were hacked. Seems like this is something democrats and republicans can all agree on.  Read more here.

The U.S. government is fighting back, unveiling a plan this past February for a National Cyberspace Strategy.  The new administration has definitely chosen to harness the latest in cyberspace, as evidenced by their unprecedented campaign.

On October 28th, 2008, the Potomac Officers Club was proud to host newly-named Obama Transition Team Chief Technology Advisor Julius Genachowski, and Virginia Governor Tim Kaine.  Genachowski spoke to a crowd of DC area executives on the technological expectations of the new administration.  Click here to read more!

Top 10 most irritating phrases. Are you unknowingly irritating people?

In veritably blunt fashion, Oxford University has collected the Top 10 most irritating phrases.  Unfortunately, the corporate world is not immune to overuse of expressions such as the time-honored, “synergy.”   Is one of your favorite phrases highlighted?  Click here to find out!

Do you know Tom Grissen of Daon?

ExecutiveBiz recently had the opportunity to sit down with Tom Grissen, CEO of Daon.  Grissen stays focused on identity assurance, as he believes that the future will demand it.  In fact, as we move further in technology and truly break down the map-drawn boundaries, who people think you are will determine your access level in even the most mundane areas.  In an age which has seen cyber attacks on all fronts, including the one at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, cyber security remains at the forefront for both the government and corporations.  Tom Grissen addresses how Daon is tackling this pressing issue.    Click here to read more!

Knight Kiplinger Headlines POC Event

In a truly timely and powerful event, the Potomac Officers Club is proud to host famed business forecaster, Knight Kiplinger.  Kiplinger is Editor-in-Chief of the oldest economic newsletter in the U.S., The Kiplinger Letter.  Kiplinger is slated to speak on the troubled economic climate and how DC area executives can safeguard their assets.  According to Kiplinger, “The dynamism and heft of the US economy will be tested but not defeated.”  Register Here!

Jim Moran(D) Congressman for Virginia’s 8th District and serving his 9th term in office has shared with ExecutiveBiz his perspective on the upcoming elections and why he endorses Gerry Connolly(D) to sit beside him in Congress. The 8th district is a significant employer of government contracting jobs and Jim Moran has worked with employers and in congress to ensure the strength of the federal contracting market, particularly in Northern Virginia. 

 As he explains in his interview with ExecutiveBiz, his support of Gerry Connolly is aligned with his ongoing support of the business and government contracting sphere of Northern Virginia.  Click here to read more. 

Click here to read our interview with Gerry Connolly.
 

Gov. Tim Kaine Talks Technology on Oct 28th

Last Chance to Register for the Potomac Officers Club upcoming (members only) event about the technology that is impacting the presidential campaign. Governor Kaine will be joined by Julius Genachowski and Virginia Secretary of Technology Aneesh Chopra.

George Pedersen, Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder of ManTech International Headlines ExecutiveBiz Event 

On October 15, 2008, ExecutiveBiz welcomed George Pedersen of ManTech International as our “Been There Done That” luncheon speaker.  Mr. Pedersen co-founded ManTech International and has watched the company grow from two people to $1.45 billion in top line revenue.  He spoke to a full house of executives on relevant topics, from acquisitions to regional growth.  Click here to read more. 

Do you know Rick Attilio of Apptis?

ExecutiveBiz recently had the opportunity to sit down with Apptis’ CFO, Rick Attilio, and hear his thoughts on what it takes to be a successful CFO in today’s challenging business environment.  Rick believes that a key ingredient in today’s CFO is the ability to be “more than just your textbook accountant and financial person.”  In the last 2 1/2 years, Rick has defined the strategic vision of Apptis.  Click here to read more.

GovCon held its annual event last night and named Booz Allen Contractor of the Year.

October 7th, McLean Virginia, the 6th annual GovCon awards were held at the Tyson’s Corner Ritz Carlton before a fully packed 5th floor audience of government contracting executives. Of note, Booz Allen was named Contractor of the Year along with other winners you can find here. To get an idea on how executives may be thinking over at Booz, you might want to read our blog on Mark Gerencser, Senior Vice President of Global Government Business and his new book Megacommunities

Top Area GovCon Exec Greg Baroni Departs Unisys

Greg Baroni, the well known and respected President, Unisys Federal Systems, has left the company. Baroni, who spearheaded Unisys’ Federal government business efforts since 2001, helped guide the company during a critical period when it sought to reposition government efforts and more aggressively pursue larger prime contracts. Read story here

Top Area Lawyer, Author and Teacher Pens His 18th Book

Andrew Sherman, after years of dispensing sound business advice as a high priced attorney, University of Maryland Professor and author of 17 business books, has decided to sum it all up in his latest work. Sherman’s newly released book, Road Rules: Be the Truck, Not the Squirrel. Among the many pieces of sage advice, Sherman tells ExecutiveBiz “One of the final road rules is called ‘Happiness is a Clear Windshield.’  The importance of clarity and vision in your life and your business is critical! ”

Do you know Paul Bates of Verizon Business?

As the vice president of Global Enterprise Solutions, Paul Bates oversees an organization of about 1,400 employees who provide professional services to the government.  “We provide a full array of services including everything from engineering to hands and feet on the street. Read More

Congress Puts DHS Contracts on Hold

In a surprise move, Congress put hundreds of millions of DHS contracts on hold. Read more here